Certificate in Computer Information Systems
The Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods offers an intensive program leading to a Certificate in Computer Information Systems (CIS). The program is directed at students who wish to gain information technology (IT) exposure without having to pursue a full degree program in Computer Information Systems. Students who wish to pursue the Computer Information Systems Certificate are required to be a Texas State University Undergraduate degree seeking or post-baccalaureate student. The primary objective of the program is to offer an option to non-IT professionals and non-CIS majors to gain an initial expertise in the use of information technology to develop computer-based business information systems. Students must apply for admission in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods prior to taking any courses and successfully complete 18 semester hours of course work in information technology (IT). These include 12 semester credit hours of required core CIS courses and 6 semester credit hours of CIS advanced elective courses.
The certificate requires 18 semester credit hours.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
CIS 3305 | Visual Programming I | 3 |
CIS 3325 | Visual Programming II | 3 |
CIS 3374 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
CIS 3382 | Computer Data Base Systems | 3 |
Electives | ||
Choose 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
Information Systems Security | ||
Web Design and Development | ||
Programming for Data Processing | ||
Agile Project Management | ||
Enterprise System Development and Application Security | ||
Mobile Application Development for Android | ||
Computer System Development and Design | ||
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems | ||
Data Communications and Network Architecture | ||
Advanced Database Management Systems | ||
Ethical Hacking | ||
Network and Cloud Administration | ||
Developing Business Solutions for the Enterprise | ||
Independent Study in Computer Information Systems | ||
Computer Information Systems Internship | ||
Total Hours | 18 |
Students interested in pursuing the certificate program should contact the Chair of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods, McCoy Hall 404 or visit the Department website at www.cis.txstate.edu.